Briana Contreras

The International AIDS Society's meeting, AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, was held July 22-26 in Munich, Germany. Approximately 10,000 people attended the meeting, the largest in the world devoted to HIV and AIDS. Many of the sessions were live streamed and could be viewed remotely. Here is a sample of our coverage of the meeting.

The president and CEO of CareOregon discussed the merger with SCAN Health that didn’t go through, Medicaid redetermination and the 2024 election with Managed Healthcare Executive (MHE) editors. Hunter is a member of MHE's editorial advisory board.

Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx, did not hold back in criticizing CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts and their group purchasing organizations today at the PBMI Annual National Conference.

As Trilliant Health's Chief Research Officer, Sanjula Jain, Ph.D., and her team discovered that telehealth use is mostly driven by personal preferences — consumers who love the convenience, while others still prefer seeing a doctor in person because they think it's better quality. Listen in on the final interview of a three-part video series

Sanjula Jain, Ph.D., chief research officer at Trilliant Health spoke with Managed Healthcare Executive in this part two interview on recent research that revealed where telehealth use stands after the pandemic. While its use is declining, Jain advised what areas are of best focus for investment.

Virtual care offers a significant opportunity to bridge the gap between supply and demand in behavioral health services. However, there are risks associated with the lack of integration between virtual care and traditional healthcare systems, particularly in medication management.

Specialty drugs and catastrophic claims are among those that contribute to the increase.

These findings relate with similar studies in countries such as India, Turkey, Poland and Peru, according to researchers.

People affected by rosacea can experience symptoms such as facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels. At times, they may also develop pimples or thickened skin, especially around the nose

For over a century, doctors have noticed that some patients have both conditions, but it’s still unclear whether there’s a direct connection or if it's just a coincidence.

Associate director of healthcare and public health programs at the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), a global nonprofit and professional home for digital medicine

Chief product and technology officer, Arcadia, a healthcare data company headquartered in Boston

Premature menopause is a significant concern because it increases health risks, such as issues with the heart, bones and mental health.

Vice president of legal and compliance at Abarca Health, a pharmacy benefits manager and healthcare technology company.

Chief medical officer, complex care, AbsoluteCare, an integrated healthcare provider headquartered in Columbia, Maryland

One of the biggest misconceptions about lung cancer is that it only affects smokers, according to Amy Moore, vice president of Global Engagement and Research Partnerships at LUNGevity.

Health Equity Officer at UCare, an independent, nonprofit health plan company with members in Minnesota and western Wisconsin

Director, specialty clinical solutions, Prime Therapeutics LLC, a pharmacy benefits manager in Eagan, Minnesota

Director, specialty pharmacy, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Vice president of implementation and sales, Longevity Health, a clinical services company and institutional special needs plan (ISNP) for nursing home residents

In yesterday’s announcement, Citius shared Lymphir is the first and only CTCL therapy specifically targeting the interleukin-2 (IL-2) receptor found on malignant T-cells and regulatory T-cells (Tregs). The drug is also the first FDA-approved product for Citius.

Executive director, specialty digital and patient innovation, CVS Health

Population health analyst on a dedicated health equity team, Optum Rx

Many vitiligo studies don't include enough people with darker skin types, which often leads to missing key demographic details.

Co-founder and CEO at Fabric Health, a public benefit corporation that conducts outreach about health benefits at laundromats

Director, formulary operations, Capital Rx, a pharmacy benefits manager and healthcare technology company

Research in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reveals that reducing nighttime hot flashes in menopausal women leads to better sleep quality, fewer nighttime awakenings and increased overall sleep efficiency.

General counsel, 1upHealth, Inc., a healthcare data interoperability company in Boston.

Health equity program director, Fallon Health, a not-for-profit health plan and provider of care headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Today, the clade 2b outbreak has reached alarming proportions, with over 94,000 confirmed cases reported across 117 countries, including significant numbers in the U.S. and Brazil, and up to 103 deaths. The virus has been found to affect younger men who have sex with men, who are linked to high rates of HIV co-infection.